Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Nina Townsend #21598 Race: 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Perfect running weather with temperatures in the 50's to 70's and nice cloud cover

Consistent Effort with Key Moment in the Fifth Split Nina Townsend participated in the 2025 Boulderthon Half Marathon, finishing the 13.1-mile race with an overall time of 2:13:54, maintaining an average pace of 10:13 minutes per mile. Notably, there was a remarkable performance during the fifth mile. Nina recorded a split time of 5:53, achieving an impressive pace of 5:53 minutes per mile, which significantly accelerated her overall pace and improved her rankings temporarily to 1223rd overall and 96th in her age division. Throughout the race, Nina showcased consistent pacing, especially over the first two miles, maintaining an 8:49 min/mile pace. As the race progressed, a slight decrease in pace was observed from the third mile onwards. Focus on maintaining speed through the later miles could offer advantage in future races. However, her ability to pick up pace during the fifth mile is commendable and indicates potential for strategic pacing in the future. Keep your positive momentum from training to future events.